Hearing loss

Introduction: Hearing loss

Description of Hearing loss

Hearing loss (medical condition): A very rare condition described in two sisters. It is characterized by vision and hearing problems and incoordination.

See also:

Jequier-Deonna Syndrome:
  »Introduction: Jequier-Deonna Syndrome
  »Symptoms of Jequier-Deonna Syndrome
  »Causes of Jequier-Deonna Syndrome

Hearing loss: partial or complete loss of hearing.
Source: WordNet 2.1

Hearing loss: lack or significant deficiency of the sense of hearing.
Source: Diseases Database

Hearing loss: A general term for the complete or partial loss of the ability to hear from one or both ears.
Source: MeSH 2007

Hearing loss: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Hearing loss:

• Hearing
• Loss

Hearing loss as a Disease

Hearing loss: Another name for Jequier-Deonna Syndrome (or close medical condition association).
  »Introduction: Jequier-Deonna Syndrome
  »Symptoms of Jequier-Deonna Syndrome
  »Causes of Jequier-Deonna Syndrome

Causes of Hearing loss

Some of the causes of Hearing loss are included in the list below:

• The condition is inherited

Read more about causes of Hearing loss (Jequier-Deonna Syndrome)

Symptoms of Hearing loss (Jequier-Deonna Syndrome)

Some of the symptoms of Hearing loss incude:

• Progressive ataxia
• Optic atrophy
• Hearing loss
• Progressive vision impairment
• Loss of deep tendon reflexes

Read more about symptoms of Hearing loss (Jequier-Deonna Syndrome)

Hearing loss as a Symptom

Hearing loss (symptom): The loss of part or all of ones ability to hear.

Hearing loss (symptom): See Hearing loss (symptom information).

More information on symptom: Hearing loss:

• Hearing loss

Terms associated with Hearing loss:

Terms Similar to Hearing loss:

• Deafness
• Hearing impairment

Source: Diseases Database

• deafness

Source - WordNet 2.1

• Hearing Impairment
• Hypoacusis

Source - MeSH 2007

More specific terms for Hearing loss:

• Deafness
• Hearing Loss, Sudden
• Hearing Loss, Bilateral
• Hearing Loss, Conductive
• Hearing Loss, Functional
• Hearing Loss, High-Frequency
• Hearing Loss, Sensorineural
• Hearing Loss, Unilateral
• Hearing Loss, Mixed Conductive-Sensorineural

Source - MeSH 2007

• tone deafness
• tin ear
• deaf-mutism
• deaf-muteness

Source - WordNet 2.1

Broader terms for Hearing loss

• Hearing Disorders

Source - MeSH 2007

• hearing impairment
• hearing disorder

Source - WordNet 2.1

The following terms can be used for Hearing loss

• hearing disorder

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Hearing loss

The following list attempts to classify Hearing loss into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• hearing disorder,hearing impairment
• disability,disablement,handicap,impairment
• bad condition,poor shape,unfitness
• health problem,ill health,unhealthiness
• pathological state
• condition,status
• state

Source: WordNet 2.1

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
  • Ear Diseases
    • Hearing Disorders
      • Hearing Loss

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Nervous System Diseases
  • Neurologic Manifestations
    • Sensation Disorders
      • Hearing Disorders
        • Hearing Loss

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
  • Signs and Symptoms
    • Neurologic Manifestations
      • Sensation Disorders
        • Hearing Disorders
          • Hearing Loss

External links related to: Hearing loss

• GeneReviews: Deafness and Hereditary Hearing Loss Overview
• eMedicine - Hearing Impairment : Article by Michael Lotke, MD

Source: Diseases Database

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